Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Quiz

What is a renewable energy source?

• A source that can be used repeatedly and replaced naturally

• A source that never runs out

• A source that is harmful to the environment

• A source that takes millions of years to form

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Coal

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

Change to passive voice: "In the future, scientists will harness wind power."

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1B

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Which of these is a benefit of wind power?

• It produces no air pollution.

• It produces greenhouse gases.

• It is expensive to maintain.

• It uses a lot of water.

What is the main challenge of using solar energy?

• It can only be used at night.

• It requires fossil fuels to work.

• It only works when the sun is shining.

• It is non-renewable.

Change the sentence to passive voice: "Nuclear power plants will generate electricity in the future."

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the main environmental concern with nuclear energy?

• It is not effective in generating electricity.

• It causes water pollution.

• The storage and disposal of radioactive waste.

• It requires a large amount of coal to function.

Change to passive voice: "In the future, wind turbines will provide energy to many homes."

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is one major disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They produce harmful emissions.

• They are renewable.

• They help reduce global warming.

• They are unlimited.

How do solar panels convert sunlight into energy?

• By using mirrors to reflect the sun's rays.

• By converting sunlight into heat energy.

• Through the photovoltaic effect.

• By focusing sunlight on water to generate steam.